{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"SOLOCAST The Truth About Cortisol: Fasted HIIT, Breakfast Timing, Perimenopause & More","description":"Tara Garrison is a leading health optimization coach, founder of HIGHER Coaching \u2014a coaching program focused on training, nutrition, mindset, and biohacking for high performers, including celebrities, professional athletes, and executives. She is the author of Short-Term Keto, creator of the Coach Tara App and HIGHER Retreats, and a passionate advocate for metabolic flexibility and evidence-based wellness. A mom of four, avid weightlifter, and Boston Marathon finisher, Tara empowers people to achieve peak physical and mental performance without burnout. In this episode, Tara debunks common myths about cortisol, reframing it as an essential energy-mobilizing hormone rather than just a stress villain. She addresses fears around fasted HIIT training potentially causing fat gain, exhaustion, or hormonal disruption\u2014especially in perimenopause\u2014emphasizing that acute cortisol spikes are normal and issues often stem from broader factors like underfueling, poor recovery, and life stress. Tara also covers misconceptions about breakfast timing, supplement use without testing, and assuming symptoms like burnout always mean high cortisol, advocating for proper testing and personalized approaches.    RESOURCES: Learn more about Tara here: http:\/\/taragarrison.com Instagram: @coachtaragarrison @higher.coaching @insideouthealthpodcast Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http:\/\/peluva.com\/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00 \u2013 Intro: Addressing common cortisol myths and misconceptions circulating online 01:02 \u2013 Sponsorship mention (Peluva minimalist shoes) 02:54 \u2013 Overview of cortisol testing (DUTCH Plus and saliva tests vs. blood tests) 04:05 \u2013 Myth 1: Fasted training (like HIIT) causes dangerously high cortisol, leading to fat gain 12:05 \u2013 Myth 2: Fasted HIIT universally "wrecks" hormones (e.g., sex hormones). 20:28 \u2013 Myth 3: Symptoms like stress, burnout, and weight loss resistance always mean high cortisol. 26:22 \u2013 Myth 4: Using supplements to "balance" cortisol without testing. 31:38 \u2013 Myth 5: You must eat breakfast within the first hour of waking to prevent cortisol spikes. 42:30 \u2013 Nuance\/avoiding oversimplified advice   WORK WITH ME: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how I can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http:\/\/taragarrison.com\/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https:\/\/www.taragarrison.com\/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https:\/\/www.taragarrison.com\/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: \u2611\ufe0f Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3YdMn4Z \u2611\ufe0f Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https:\/\/upgradedformulas.com\/INSIDEOUT15 \u2611\ufe0f Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here\u2019s how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison\/id1468368093 Scroll down to the \u2018Ratings & Reviews\u2019 section. Tap \u2018Write a Review\u2019 (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you! ","author_name":"Inside Out Health with Coach Tara Garrison","author_url":"http:\/\/www.taragarrison.com","html":"